As A Celebration of India started to become a reality, Gonella collaborated with the Capitol on the project. While recognizing that it is very difficult to highlight the vastness of India in just two hours, Gonella has focused on capturing the varied traditions and ethnicities that comprise Indian culture. “I know there are so many people in Nelson that I’ve met who have been to India and have lived there for quite a bit. But for the others it [Indian culture] can be superficial, so I think knowing more would be much better,” says Gonella.